Fighter jets have long been a staple of any successful military campaign. They are fast, effective, expensive and highly lethal machines, capable of traveling long distances with enormous firepower and guns. This article introduces us to the five top military jet fighters in service today, the price we pay for them, and the future of jet fighting aviation. Only fighter jets that made it into active duty were considered, therefore the YF-23 Black Widow, the YF-17 Cobra, and the F-20 Tigershark were excluded. Additionally, only fighter jets were examined and therefore bombers such as the F-117 Nighthawk and the F-21 Kfir were also not included.

1. F-14 Tomcat

Type Interceptor/multi-role Fighter aircraft

Manufacturer GrummanDesigned by Bob Kress, engineering manager[1]Maiden flight 21 December 1970Introduction September 1974Retired 22 September 2006, USNStatus Active service with Iran, Limited Service in United States NavyPrimary users United States Navy, Islamic Republic of Iran Air ForceNumber built 712Unit cost US$38 million in 1998

Stormtroopers blast through gender barrier

One of many photos that you'll find after Googling "Femtroopers."

If you want to check out a very welcome new trend in science fiction fandom (assuming you're a huge geek), then Google the word "Femtroopers." This is perhaps the most celebratory development for horny Star Wars fans since Princess Leia became Jabba the Hutt's barge ho.

I think these photos are really hot, but maybe that's because I've seen "The Empire Strikes Back" at least 25 times and own a George Lucas action figure. While the armored hot pants and bare midriff are both nice touches, the contoured breast plate is definitely the sexiest/funniest part of the costume.

Ian M. Sherwin Giclée

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All you art collectors out there. Here is a chance to get a Giclee copy of some of Ian M Sherwin work. Ian is planning on doing a whole series of Marblehead, Massachusetts paintings.His work is amazing.